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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 649.64 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 649.64 and 294.04 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 649.64 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/649.64 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 649.64 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 191,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,020.15/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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